Today marks the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States of America. Thousands braved the inclement weather to catch a glimpse of the swearing-in ceremony. Those in attendance included former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, as well as former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole.

Those who are wise have already stripped away the mythology of the man and the hyperbole of the election and have begun to set sober eyes upon a presidency of unique moment and a president of strange provenance.